What is Flucelvax Quadrivalent 2023-2024?
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious illness caused by a viral infection that can be spread through the air or surfaces. The flu symptoms include fevers, chills, and fatigue, as well as aches and a sore throat. vomiting and diarrhea. Flu can cause other complications, such as ear infections or bronchitis. Influenza is responsible for thousands of deaths and hospitalizations each year. Children, pregnant women, and older adults are at greatest risk, as are people with weakened immune systems, cancer, diabetes, or heart disease. Flucelvax quadrivalent is intended for adults and children aged at least six months to help prevent influenza virus infection. This vaccine will help your body build immunity against the disease. It won't treat an infection that you have already contracted.
Flucelvax quadrivalent 2023-2024, a new formulation each year, contains specific strains (killed or inactivated) of the flu virus recommended by health officials. Flucelvax quadrivalent injectable 2023-2024 is made of "killed virus." This medicine is available as a nasal spray, which is a "live virus" vaccination. The information in this medication guide is only for the injectable version of this vaccine. Flucelvax quadrivalent 2023-2024, like any other vaccine, may not protect everyone from disease.
Similar/related drugs
Tamiflu, oseltamivir, influenza virus vaccine, inactivated, Fluzone, FluMist, and Relenza
Side effects of Flucelvax Quadrivalent 2023-2024
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat. Seek medical assistance immediately. If you experienced a severe allergic reaction after receiving the initial dose, do not seek a booster shot. Keeping track of all side effects is important. You will need to inform the vaccine provider of any side effects you experienced after receiving the Flucelvax quadrivalent 2023-2024. Flucelvax quadrivalent 2023-2024 contains "killed" viruses and won't make you sick with the flu virus. You can have flu-like symptoms any time of the year, which may cause other strains.
Flucelvax quadrivalent can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you could pass out.
- You may experience a sudden and severe feeling of weakness in your arms or legs.
- Feelings of numbness or pain;
- Hearing or vision problems
- A fever above 101 degrees F
Flucelvax quadrivalent 2023-2024 side effects may include:
- Pain, redness, or tenderness; swelling, bruising, or a lump at the site of the injection
- Diarrhoea, loss of appetite
- Muscle pain;
- Headache, tiredness;
- In a child, fussiness, crying, or drowsiness are common.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report adverse reactions of vaccines to the US Department of Health and Human Services by calling 1-800-822-7967.
Warnings
Flucelvax quadrivalent 2023-2024 contains "killed" viruses and won't make you sick with the flu virus.
Before you take this drug
This vaccine may not be available to you if you have an allergy to eggs or previous severe reactions to flu vaccines.
If you:
- A weak immune system, caused by a disease or certain medicines.
- A history of Guillain-Barre syndrome within 6 weeks after receiving the flu vaccine
If you are suffering from a minor cold, it is possible to receive a vaccination. Wait until you are better if you have a severe illness, such as a fever or infection. Inform the vaccine provider if you are pregnant or nursing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that women who are pregnant get a flu vaccine during any trimester to protect their babies and themselves from the flu. It is not recommended that pregnant women use the nasal spray version of the influenza vaccine.
How to take Flucelvax Quadrivalent 2023-2024?
This vaccine is not recommended for children. Your child's vaccine provider can recommend which Flucelvax quadrivalent (2023-2024) is best for your child. This vaccine is administered as a shot (injection) into the muscle. A second vaccine may be needed for children aged 6 months to 8 months after the first one. Flucelvax Quadrivalents 2023–2024 are usually administered in November or October. You should follow the instructions of your doctor or those recommended by your local department of health. Flucelvax Quadrivalent is developed each year to target specific strains of flu. You should therefore receive a flu shot every year.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you have forgotten to get your annual flu shot in November or October, or if your children missed a booster shot, call your doctor.
What happens if I overdose?
It is very unlikely that this vaccine will cause an overdose.
What should be avoided?
If your vaccine provider has given you any instructions regarding restrictions in food, beverage, or activity, follow them.
Interaction with other drug
You may be unable to get the vaccine if you are taking any of these drugs, or you may have to wait until your other treatments are complete.
- Steroid medicine;
- Treatment of psoriasis or arthritis.
- Medicines to treat or prevent transplant rejection
This list is incomplete. Flucelvax quadrivalent can be affected by other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal products. This list does not include all possible drug-drug interactions.
